Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
North Carolina - Standard Course of Study:
RL.6.9
Tennessee Academic Standards:
6.RL.IKI.9
Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
6.3.B*
analyze the function of stylistic elements (e.g., magic helper, rule of three) in traditional and classical literature from various cultures
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
6.3.C*
compare and contrast the historical and cultural settings of two literary works
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
FIGURE 19.F*
make connections (e.g., thematic links,author analysis) between and across multiple texts of various genres, and provide textual evidence
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
CC.1.3.6.H
Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics as well as their use of additional literary elements.
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
E06.A-C.3.1.1
Compare and contrast texts in different forms genres (e.g., stories, dramas, poems, historical novels, fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
6th Grade Reading - Compare and Contrast Literature Lesson
Compare and Contrast Literature
To compare and contrast literature shows what is similar and what is different between the two passages you are reading. Understanding how texts are alike and different helps you better study literature.
Different genres or forms of literature show themes or topics differently. Even passages in the same genre can show a theme or a topic in a different way.
When comparing and contrasting texts, think about the following:
What are the main topics or subjects in each passage?
What are the themes, or universal ideas, in each passage?
Is there a theme or a topic only found in one passage?
Is there a theme or a topic found in both passages?